Akwa Guesthouse, Koh Samui, Thailand

The enchanting island of Koh Samui, located off the Southern coast of Thailand, is highly prized for its unspoilt tropical environment, pristine beaches, diverse shopping and non-stop nightlife. The uniquely named 'Akwa Guesthouse' sits comfortably and individually in Chaweng, the island's trendiest area and is a 'Funky Pop Art' Guesthouse, Restaurant & Bar.

This is what a travel guide said about us!

…New York Travel Guide Thailand (gave us a Star as well!! and said: "Wow! A guesthouse where you actually feel like a guest in someone's house! In this case, Australian proprietor Timothy Schwan's. Pop-art guestrooms are decorated with giant paintings adorning the walls, chairs in the shape of giant hands, and kitschy lamps. What really creates the impression you are staying in someone's bedroom are the smaller details: a collection of books, including Thai travel guidebooks, Thai language manuals, and easy reading beach novels; a few DVD's atop the TV; colorful beach towels; and cozy beds covered with a dozen pillows and even a stuffed animal. Bathrooms are similarly accoutred. Penthouse room features a huge terrace with two teak sun beds, out door dinning, a lazy banana bed with sweeping 180 degree view and, just indoors, a private bath tub overlooking the terrace towards Chaweng Beach. Breakfasts are arguably the best on the island, although other meals are quite decent as well, and the vibe in the lobby bar/restaurant is friendly and comfortable."…

…Everything was just right, from the beautifully decorated rooms, to the cozy beds to the excellent service. Tim was extremely helpful on several occasions. We felt totally Taken care of. I loved the artistic flair. AKWA was a nice part of our honeymoon here in Thailand. We would love to come back. Brendan and Alison Neutra Oakland, CA, USA … 

…we stayed our first night in the Penthouse and it was fab! My highlights were the terrace, the bathtub besides the floor to ceiling glass window and the whole funkiness of the place. It really is something to tell people about back home. There are so many specialnesses!!! Eg: the little sweet and card on the door each night to say good night, mosquito coil, and all the funky objects around the room. My only concern was wether the special aspects and size will stay the same. But Tim said he is happy with the size and nothing will change. I am reassured that the AKWA team has a great means of keeping the high standard high! Not to forget those aspects my boyfriend enjoyed, MP3 Player, TV, DVD, Media Library ets…. Again adding to the whole experience. We will definitely be returning. Stewart and Corrie, United Kingdom....